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Method and apparatus of controlling a sliding roof

  • US 6,408,238 B1
  • Filed: 05/12/2000
  • Issued: 06/18/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/18/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method of controlling a sliding roof disposed on a motor vehicle and including a controller, a reversible drive motor that provides a pinch protection and is controlled by the controller, and a detection arrangement for detecting at least one of a vehicle speed and a vehicle acceleration, comprising the steps of:

  • causing the detection arrangement to deliver signals to the controller;

    causing the controller to sense a braking of the vehicle on the basis of the delivered signals; and

    causing the controller to correct the pinch protection on the basis of the delivered signals.

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